FIN 725 - Derivative Securities

3 credit(s)
This course provides an understanding of the nature, application, and valuation of derivative securities. The role of commodities and financial futures contracts is studied in managing costs and revenues of a business enterprise. Relevant applications of financial options contracts are examined in monitoring the firm’s asset value and earnings. Various uses of swap contracts are examined for their impacts on optimizing the cost of financing for a corporation. Course coverage also extends to insurance of institutional funds management, risk management, and investment portfolio hedging. Various strategies using futures, options, and swap contracts are utilized. Valuation of derivative securities is also considered.

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